How do I create email campaigns and newsletters for my business?

With SendSeven's email campaign module, create professional newsletters using a drag-and-drop editor with ready-made templates. Recipient segmentation with AND/OR logic, scheduling, real-time analytics with open and click rates. GDPR-compliant with double opt-in and EU hosting. Plans from EUR 49/month (Basic), no per-user fees.

Email Campaigns

Professional Newsletters.
No Design Agency Needed.

Drag-and-drop editor, ready-made templates, audience segments, and real-time analytics. Everything in one platform your team can use right away.

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Summer Sale 2026

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BLOOM & CO

Summer Sale 2026

Hi Sarah, our biggest sale of the season is here! Get 30% off everything, from dresses to accessories. This weekend only.

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average ROI per euro spent on email marketing
€36
DMA / Litmus
of businesses rely on email as their primary channel
81%
Constant Contact
typical open rate for well-maintained lists
21-40%
Campaign Monitor Benchmarks
more profit from just 5% better customer retention
+25%
Bain & Company
01
Challenge

Loyal Customers Who Never Return. Because No One Stays in Touch.

Picture this: Oakridge Fitness, an independent gym in Portland, Oregon with 6 staff members. They have 800 active members and a steady stream of new classes, seasonal specials, and community events to share. But no real way to reach everyone.

Right now, the owner sends occasional emails via BCC to about 30 addresses. It takes an hour, looks unprofessional, and reaches a fraction of the member base. The other 770 members hear nothing. No class schedule updates, no special offer for the new year, no reminder about the outdoor bootcamp.

The result: members sign up, attend for a few months, and quietly drift away. The gym down the street runs slick email campaigns with branded templates. Without regular touchpoints, retention drops even though the workouts are great and the community is strong.

33%
of small businesses recognize email marketing as untapped potential
SMB Industry Survey
€36
average ROI per euro spent on email marketing
DMA / Litmus
15 min
from idea to sent campaign
SendSeven Workflow
1
Pick a template
Ready-made designs for newsletters, promotions, and events
2
Choose your audience
Target by lists, tags, or dynamic segments
3
Send or schedule
Send now or schedule for the perfect moment
02
Solution

Newsletters That Drive Revenue. No Design Skills Required.

With SendSeven, Oakridge Fitness creates professional newsletters using the drag-and-drop editor. Ready-made templates keep everything on-brand. Audience segments ensure every member gets content that is relevant to them.

New HIIT class launching? Send a targeted email to members who attend cardio classes. January special for returning members? Segment by last visit date. Outdoor bootcamp this weekend? Only notify members within 10 miles who opted into event updates.

The result: instead of 30 BCC recipients, professional newsletters reach all 800 members. Open rates and clicks are tracked in real time. The entire process takes 15 minutes instead of half a day.

03
Result

Measurable Results

After 3 months of regular newsletters, Oakridge Fitness sees clear improvements across their member engagement.

+35%
higher member retention within 3 months
800
Members reached instead of 30 via BCC
Professional newsletters instead of unformatted bulk emails.
32%
Open rate on the first campaign
Well above industry average thanks to a clean, engaged member list.
15 min
Time per newsletter
Instead of half a day with BCC, copy-paste, and manual formatting.
Summer Sale 2026

Blocks

Header
Text
Image
Button
Divider
Social
B&C
BLOOM & CO

Summer Sale 2026

Hi Sarah, our biggest sale of the season is here! Get 30% off everything, from dresses to accessories. This weekend only.

Shop the Sale →

Unsubscribe | Manage Preferences

Style

Font

Inter

Font Size

16px

Background Color

#FFF

Padding

16px

Design Emails. Drag and Drop.

The visual editor works like a building kit: drag headers, text, images, buttons, dividers, or social links onto the canvas. No HTML, no CSS, no design software. The result looks professional on desktop and mobile alike.

  • Arrange content blocks with drag and drop
  • Live preview for desktop and mobile devices
  • Merge tags for name, company, and custom fields
  • Responsive layouts that work on every device
Choose a Template
4
Monthly Newsletter
Seasonal Offer
Event Invitation
Simple Message
New template

On-Brand Templates. Set Up Once, Reuse Always.

Create templates with your logo, colors, and fonts. For the next newsletter, just swap the content. This saves time and ensures a consistent, recognizable look across every campaign.

  • Templates for newsletters, promotions, and event invitations
  • Store your logo, colors, and fonts once
  • Share and reuse templates across your team
  • Consistent branding across every campaign
Select Audience
Tag isVIP
AND
Last active< 30 days
AND
Channel isWhatsApp
~ contacts match
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Lists

Newsletter Subscribers(4,521)
VIP Customers(892)
Trial Users(1,203)

The Right Customers. With the Right Content.

Not every customer cares about everything. With segments and tags, you send cardio class promotions to cardio fans and VIP invitations to your best members. The audience count updates in real time so you know exactly who you are reaching.

  • Filter recipients by tags, lists, or activity
  • Combine conditions with AND/OR logic
  • Real-time count of matching recipients
  • Exclude specific lists or segments
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Sent Mar 8, 2026

4,521

100%

Sent

4,489

99.3%

Delivered

1,847

41.1%

Opened

421

9.4%

Clicked

Delivery Funnel

Sent
4,521
Delivered
4,489
Opened
1,847
Clicked
421

Sent by Channel

Email
2,03445%
WhatsApp
1,35630%
SMS
SMS
67815%
Push
45310%

Know What Works. And What Does Not.

After sending, you see in real time how many emails were delivered, opened, and clicked. Which subject line performs better? Which links get the most clicks? Use these insights to improve every campaign.

  • Delivery, opens, and clicks in real time
  • Click breakdown per link in the email
  • Compare open rates across audience segments
  • CSV export for custom reporting and analysis

ROI in Numbers

+35%
higher member retention
Oakridge Fitness, Portland
32%
open rate
First campaign, 800 recipients
15 min
time per newsletter
Drag-and-drop editor
€36
ROI per euro spent
DMA / Litmus

What This Looks Like in Practice

Oakridge Fitness, an independent gym in Portland with 6 staff and 800 active members, switched from BCC emails to professional newsletters. With the drag-and-drop editor and ready-made templates, the team now creates campaigns in 15 minutes that reach every member.

Recipients per newsletter
30 (BCC)800
Time per campaign
Half a day15 minutes
Member retention
Declining+35%

Typical scenario based on industry data

First Campaign in Minutes

No design skills needed. No technical setup. Three steps and you are sending.

01 · 5 min

Set Up Email

Connect your domain and configure the sender address. The wizard walks you through SPF, DKIM, and verification.

02 · 10 min

Design Your Newsletter

Pick a template, add your content, and check the preview. Drag and drop, no code.

03 · 1 click

Send or Schedule

Select your audience and send right away or schedule for the optimal time.

For Developers & Power Users

Step-by-step guides for setup via the dashboard or API.

Platform Guide: Step by Step

Create your first email campaign:

1

Navigate to Email Campaigns

Go to Reach > Email > All Campaigns. Click "New Campaign" to start the wizard.

2

Step 1: Basic Info

Enter campaign name, subject line, sender name, and reply-to email.

3

Step 2: Select Content

Choose an existing email content or create new. Contents are pre-designed email bodies linked to layouts.

4

Step 3: Target Lists

Select which subscriber lists to send to. View estimated recipient count and delivery cost.

5

Step 4: Schedule

Send immediately or schedule for a future date/time. Consider timezone for optimal open rates.

6

Step 5: Review & Send

Preview your email, review all settings, and click "Send Campaign" or "Schedule".

You're all set!
API Reference: Developer Access

Create and manage email campaigns via API.

MethodPathDescription
POST/api/v1/email-campaignsCreate new campaign
POST/api/v1/email-campaigns/{id}/sendSend campaign immediately
POST/api/v1/email-campaigns/{id}/scheduleSchedule campaign
GET/api/v1/email-campaigns/{id}/analyticsGet campaign analytics
Language:
Create Campaign
const response = await fetch('https://api.sendseven.com/api/v1/email-campaigns', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN',
    'X-Tenant-ID': 'YOUR_TENANT_ID',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    name: 'November Newsletter',
    subject_line: 'Your monthly update is here!',
    from_name: 'ACME Team',
    from_email: '[email protected]',
    email_content_id: 'content_123',
    list_ids: ['list_456']
  })
});

const campaign = await response.json();
console.log('Campaign created:', campaign.id);
Send Campaign
await fetch('https://api.sendseven.com/api/v1/email-campaigns/camp_123/send', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN',
    'X-Tenant-ID': 'YOUR_TENANT_ID'
  }
});

console.log('Campaign sent!');
Schedule Campaign
await fetch('https://api.sendseven.com/api/v1/email-campaigns/camp_123/schedule', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN',
    'X-Tenant-ID': 'YOUR_TENANT_ID',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    scheduled_at: '2025-01-15T09:00:00Z'
  })
});

console.log('Campaign scheduled!');

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need design skills to create newsletters?

No. The drag-and-drop editor works like a building kit. You drag text blocks, images, and buttons onto the canvas and adjust colors and fonts. Ready-made templates ensure every newsletter looks professional.

How do I import my existing contacts?

Contacts can be uploaded via CSV import. Columns are automatically detected and mapped. Existing tags and custom fields are preserved.

Which email sending services are supported?

SendSeven offers managed sending or integration with SendGrid and Mailgun. The setup wizard walks you through domain verification with SPF and DKIM. See our setup guide for details.

Can I target recipients based on their interests?

Yes. With tags, lists, and segments, you reach exactly the customers who care about a specific topic. Conditions can be combined with AND/OR logic, and the recipient count updates in real time.

What analytics are available?

Every campaign shows delivery rate, open rate, and click rate in real time. You can see which links are clicked most and export results as CSV. All analytics are available in the analytics dashboard.

How much does email marketing with SendSeven cost?

Email campaigns are included from Basic (plans from €49/month), with unlimited users and no per-user fees, including the drag-and-drop editor, unlimited contacts, and real-time analytics. 14-day free trial, no credit card required. See pricing.

Stop Sending BCC Emails. Professional Newsletters in Minutes.

Pick a template. Choose your audience. Hit send. First campaign in under 15 minutes, no credit card required.

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